SOU among universities splitting $4 million for behavioral health programs

The Oregon legislature recently allocated $4 million to try to address a statewide shortage of behavioral health providers. SOU President Rick Bailey said the $666,667 investment will help meet that demand. "It's kind of happening across the board and affecting everyone. So this is a recognition, I think, by the state—and we're very grateful for it—that they understand that our universities are very interested in helping to be part of the solution," he said. SOU will use the money to create a Master’s in Social Work program, in collaboration with...